2007 Ford Five Hundred recalls and problems

The 2007 Ford Five Hundred has 1 safety recall and 199 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

199

Crashes / fires

17 / 3

Injuries / deaths

6 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Ford Five Hundred vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Ford Five Hundred recalls

Recall 11V-355: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jul 13, 2011 · 2,945 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 ford five hundred and mercury montego vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2006, through september 11, 2006. The fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint. Some fuel tank spud welds may not provide the expected strength in the event of a severe rear impact to the vehicle. An improper weld can result in a crack in the joint which could illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out.

Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

2007 Ford Five Hundred problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	70
Power Train	60
Electrical System	22
Fuel System, Gasoline	21
Engine	21
Engine and Engine Cooling	19
Fuel/Propulsion System	13
Structure	8
Air Bags	8
Equipment	7
Unknown or Other	7
Steering	6

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 17
Air Bags › Side/Window — 5
Structure › Body — 4
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 3
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
Suspension › Front — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 2
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Ford Five Hundred complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Nov 10, 2023

It's starting not going into highway gears (5&6) just revs real high and when it does finally, it kicks really hard. Sounds and feels like it's going to drop out from under the car.

Engine · at 111,200 miles · reported Feb 12, 2021

After driving half-hour in high-way southward on I-45 in the morning. The car cannot be accelerate at around 40mph when I ramp up to 288, and the auto-lock light turned red. Seconds later, it recovered back. 2 minutes later, it happened again . And again . So I parked it . ~8-hours later, I started it and the auto-lock light red again. Seconds later, the engine stopped when I back the car. I stepped on gas-pedal when I tried 3rd time, and the car moved and the auto-lock light kept red. 10-minuts later, when I drive on 288-south at ~60mph, both of the repair light and engine light turned yellow…

Electrical System · at 220 miles · reported Jul 9, 2020

I had this car repaired twice at a professional mechanic shop that cost me thousands of dollars. Every time, the car comes to stop or dies on me. I replaced the fuel filter one time that is underneath the car. Now the car is sitting in my garage because of the fuel pump not functioning and does not make that sound anymore when you turn the key on.

Electrical System · at 60,000 miles · reported Feb 22, 2020

It began with the 12 volt not working. Put in new fuse it blew. Then instrument panel speedometer goes black, if you got the dash it comes back on the battery got completely drained bought a new one. Still have a short somewhere . Noticed a million other complaints the same should this not be investigated? A sodering defect or electrical short draining battery, it's obviously a vehicle defect. Isn't ford a big enough company to take care of this instead of ignoring it? This is on a 2007 ford 500, low miles. This happens sitting still or driving.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 170,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2020

Car is leaking fuel from the gas tank area, looks like its leaking from the filler neck. At times it leaks a considerable amount. I'm also having surging issues. Mainly at low speeds. The vehicle has also shut down in the middle of traffic. These problems truly concern me and I question the safety of the vehicle and my children and myself while in this vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Five Hundred have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred: 11V-355 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Five Hundred?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (70 reports), followed by power train (60). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.